RAD 316 FINAL REVIEW

The chin is extended for a lateral projection of the cervical spine to:

Which of the following thoracic vertebra(e) possess no facets for costotransverse joints?

How much obliquity of the body is required for posterior positions for the sacroiliac joints?

The joints between articular processes of vertebra are termed ____ joints. 

What type of CR angulation is required for an AP axial projection of the coccyx?

How much rotation of the body is required for an LAO projection of the thoracic spine (from the plane of the table)?

AP open-mouth reveals that the base of the skull and upper incisors are superimposed, what can be done for entire dens?

For a lateral L5-S1 projection, the CR must be parallel to the:

If the patient has scoliosis, the convexity of the spine should be down toward the image receptor for the lateral spine

Which position or projection of the cervical spine will best demonstrate the zygapophyseal joint spaces between C1 and C

LPO projection of the l- spine reveals the downside pedicle is projected too far posterior. What specific error is prese

AP open-mouth of the c-spine reveals that the zygapophyseal joints aren't symmetric. Which position error led to outcome

Another term for the sacral horns is the:

A lateral t-spine reveals that the upper aspect is obscured by the pt's shoulders. Which changes will show this region?

Which of the following is NOT a correct evaluation criterion for the AP axial C spine projection?

An RPO position of the cervical spine requires a 45⁰ oblique of the body with a 15⁰ caudad CR angle.

an AP open-mouth projection reveals that the base of the skull is superimposed over the dens. What position error is the

The zygapophyseal joints of the upper lumbar vertebrae are __________ in relationship to the midsagittal plane.

What CR angle should be used for a lateral sacrum/coccyx projection?

What type of CR angle is recommended when performing the AP axial C spine projection erect?

Pt on board and collar. Lateral doesn't show past C6. What can you do to get C7-T1

The average degree of rotation required to demonstrate the L3-4 zygapophyseal joints is:

Which specific aspect of the sacrum articulates with the ilium to form the sacroiliac joints?

The AP and lateral projections for a pediatric scoliosis study should include the entire lumbar and thoracic spine.

Another term for breathing technique during exposure is the orthostatic technique.

A pt has a clinical history of spondylolisthesis of L5. Which of the following projections will best demonstrate this?

An abnormal lateral curvature of the spine is a congenital condition termed:

A geriatric pt comes in for a lumbar spine series. She has severe kyphosis. Which one of the modifications can be done?

The bony structures connected directly to the vertebral body are the:

Scoliosis is defined as an abnormal or exaggerated __________ curvature.

Along with the upper incisors, what other bony landmark must be aligned for the AP open-mouth projection?

What can a tech do to improve the visibility of the posterior elements of the spine to decrease scatter reaching the IR

A patient comes to radiology for a follow-up study for a clay shoveler's fracture. Which of the following projections wi

Which of the following structures is located at the level of the ASIS?

The anterior oblique (RAO and LAO) positions of the Lspine will demonstrate the zygapophyseal joints closest to IR

If the waist is supported properly, an average-size patient does not require any CR angulation for the lateral Lspine pr

Where is the central ray (CR) centered for an AP projection of the lumbar spine with a 14 x 17-inch (35 x 43-cm) IR?

patient had a spinal fusion at the L3-4 level 4 months earlier. Which of the following would best demonstrate movement

On lateral l-spine L1-S1 joint isn't open. What can you do to open joint spaces?

The gonion corresponds to the vertebral level of:

On average, how many separate bones make up the adult vertebral column?

advantage of a (PA) projection taken of a pediatric scoliosis study as compared with the AP projection is it reduces: